And I was thinking, Drusilla, of the days that can never come again." Mr.Bruff remained to dinner, and stayed through the evening.

The more I saw of him, the more certain I felt that he had some private end to serve in coming to Brighton.

I watched him carefully.

He maintained the same appearance of ease, and talked the same godless gossip, hour after hour, until it was time to take leave.

As he shook hands with Rachel, I caught his hard and cunning eyes resting on her for a moment with a peculiar interest and attention.